Joanna's Angels
Joanna's Angels

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Joanna's Angels

2005
Movie
Adult · 18+
155 min
English

Joanna's Angels are on a mission to protect New Yorkers. They take crime fight seriously, but their raging sex drive always gets in the way. Can the Angels stop having sex long enough to save New York?

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users65%
Director: Steven C. JohnsonGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, Joanna, struggles to escape a dark past that has led her to a secluded rehabilitation center for troubled teens. As she attempts to forge a new life and bond with fellow residents, sinister secrets about the center and its staff begin to surface, forcing her to confront the very demons she was trying to leave behind. Joanna must fight for her freedom and her life against manipulative forces within the institution.

Critical Reception

Joanna's Angels received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its performances, particularly Jena Malone's, and its tense atmosphere. However, others criticized the film for its predictable plot twists and uneven pacing. Audience reception was similarly divided, with many appreciating the thriller elements but finding the overall narrative somewhat underdeveloped.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Jena Malone's compelling performance.

  • Criticized for a predictable and uneven narrative.

  • Noted for its suspenseful moments, though often undermined by weak storytelling.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a moderately engaging thriller, with many highlighting Jena Malone's strong acting as a standout element. However, a significant portion of viewers felt the plot was derivative and that the film failed to fully capitalize on its intriguing premise, leading to a generally lukewarm reception.

Fun Fact

The film's secluded setting was achieved through filming at a real, disused former psychiatric hospital in rural Pennsylvania.

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